Route · Africa

FCL & LCL shipping from China to Africa

Full and less-than-container load freight into key African gateways — from Southern Africa's container hubs to West and East African ports. We handle booking, origin pickups and correct customs documentation for smooth clearance.

What we handle

End-to-end service on the China–Africa lane

From origin factories across China to discharge across Africa, one point of contact for the entire move.

01

FCL / LCL booking & space

Direct carrier space for 20′, 40′ and HQ full containers, plus LCL consolidation for smaller cargo — matched to the right routing for your port.

02

Air freight & express

Time-sensitive shipments arranged by air and courier from China to major African airports with door delivery where available.

03

Customs & documentation

Export clearance in China and all required commercial documents — bills of lading, packing lists and certificates prepared correctly for each destination market.

04

Origin pickup & loading supervision

Factory pickups across China, container loading verification and pre-shipment checks to avoid delays at departure.

Ports

Major African gateways we serve

Schedules and direct-call ports vary by carrier and season — we confirm the exact routing and transit time with every quote.

Southern Africa

Durban

South Africa's busiest container port, serving the SADC region with strong road and rail inland links.

Southern Africa

Cape Town

Western Cape gateway with dedicated container terminal, serving Cape region importers.

West Africa

Lagos (Apapa)

Nigeria's principal container port and the primary gateway to West Africa's largest market.

East Africa

Mombasa

Kenya's main deep-water port, serving Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and the DRC hinterland.

East Africa

Dar es Salaam

Tanzania's primary gateway, covering Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi and the Central African corridor.

Horn of Africa

Djibouti

Strategic Red Sea hub and the main port of entry for Ethiopia's international trade via road corridor.

Why FreightMainstay

A direct line to your cargo in China

No anonymous call centers and no layer of middlemen — you work with the people who actually book your container.

Direct-client focus

We built the business around importers and brand owners, so your cargo stays the priority.

On the ground in China

We know the ports, carriers and suppliers — the detail that keeps a shipment from slipping.

Transparent pricing

Every quote is itemized. No surprise surcharges added after the fact.

Proactive updates

We track every milestone and flag issues early, before they become your problem.

Shipping to Africa?

Tell us what you are moving and where it needs to go. We will come back with a clear rate and a straight answer.